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Scaptia guttata A species of horsefly approx size 20 mm ( and very annoying trying to get blood from you) Australia,Geotagged,Scaptia guttata,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Scaptia guttata

A species of horsefly approx size 20 mm ( and very annoying trying to get blood from you)

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    Pudding4brains
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    Hi Ernst - species added to JD - impressive Fly! Posted 5 years ago
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      Ernst
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      Thank you Arb. Yes it was a impressive BIG fly who wanted blood. When it took of it sounded like a B52 bomber. Posted 5 years ago
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        Yes, I can imagine the sound :o) Don't forget to apply the ID! Cheers, Arp Posted 5 years ago

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The Scaptia guttata

Scaptia guttata is a (rather large) Horse fly (Tabanidae) native to Australia.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Ernst
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By Ernst

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Uploaded Mar 8, 2020. Captured Mar 8, 2020 15:44 in Potts Rd, Ferodale NSW 2318, Australia.
country flag of Australia Explore Australia 13,073 4,173 3
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/83s
  • ISO1600
  • 132mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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